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Rusty Brooks (Kurt Koski) was born on 7 February, 1958 in Denton, Texas, U.S., is an American professional wrestler (1958–2021). Discover Rusty Brooks's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 63 years old?

Popular As Kurt Koski
Occupation N/A
Age 63 years old
Zodiac Sign Aquarius
Born 7 February, 1958
Birthday 7 February
Birthplace Denton, Texas, U.S.
Date of death 11 February, 2021
Died Place N/A
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Rusty Brooks Height, Weight & Measurements

At 63 years old, Rusty Brooks height is 6ft and Weight 345 lb.

Physical Status
Height 6ft
Weight 345 lb
Body Measurements Not Available
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Dating & Relationship status

He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.

Family
Parents Not Available
Wife Not Available
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Children J-Dawg

Rusty Brooks Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Rusty Brooks worth at the age of 63 years old? Rusty Brooks’s income source is mostly from being a successful Wrestler. He is from . We have estimated Rusty Brooks's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
Salary in 2024 Under Review
Net Worth in 2023 Pending
Salary in 2023 Under Review
House Not Available
Cars Not Available
Source of Income Wrestler

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Timeline

1958

Kurt Koski (February 7, 1958 – February 11, 2021) was an American professional wrestler, better known by his ring name Rusty Brooks.

He competed in several North American independent promotions, including International World Class Championship Wrestling (IWCCW), Florida Championship Wrestling (FCW) and the National Wrestling Alliance (NWA).

1980

He also appeared in the World Wrestling Federation (WWF) during the mid-1980s as a preliminary wrestler.

Koski was trained by "Gentleman" Jim Isler and Boris Malenko.

Koski trained students in his Rusty Brooks Pro-Wrestling Academy, which operated in his backyard in the late 1980s and in a warehouse in the 1990s.

He later operated the School of Hard Knocks wrestling school with Boris Malenko in Florida.

Students trained in the school include Konnor, Luna Vachon, MVP, Gangrel, Angel Rose, and Norman Smiley.

1982

Brooks made his wrestling debut in Buddy Gilbert's World Wrestling Association against Steve Brody on October 31, 1982.

Within two years, he signed with the World Wrestling Federation (WWF) and was used extensively on WWF Championship Wrestling against Tony Parisi, André the Giant, Junkyard Dog and Ricky Steamboat.

1985

In 1985 Brooks had a nationally televised match with WWF World Champion Hulk Hogan.

On television he also faced then World Tag Team Champions Barry Windham and Mike Rotunda and The British Bulldogs.

In the WWF, Brooks primarily played a heel jobber (a wrestler who was used to make the top stars look good).

Brooks often teamed with fellow preliminary wrestlers Steve Lombardi, Barry O, and Mr. X in tag team competition, and Brooks also scored upset wins over his former partners.

After leaving the WWF in late 1985, he competed on the independent circuit in Florida, including a stint in International Championship Wrestling (ICW) as Super Duper Mario.

He spent the next decade in various independent promotions, where he won several tag team titles with Dr. Red Roberts, Matt Otto, Jumbo Baretta, "Pretty Boy" Aldo Lane (Ricky Santana), Soulman Alex G and Gangrel.

1986

In 1986, he worked for Championship Wrestling from Florida in 1986.

From 1986 to 1987, he competed in Florida for Global Championship Wrestling, capturing the Global tag team title with Jumbo Baretta from Dean and Joe Malenko.

Brooks and Baretta were managed by wrestling veteran Ox Baker and later Boris Malenko.

They feuded with The Soul Patrol and Malenko brothers.

1988

In December 1988, Brooks returned to the WWF, teaming with Iron Mike Sharpe losing to Demolition on WWF Superstars and also losing to Jake Roberts on WWF Wrestling Challenge.

1991

In 1991, he competed in Herb Abrams's Universal Wrestling Federation where he had matches with B. Brian Blair and Bam Bam Bigelow.

2000

He later wrestled for Future of Wrestling (FOW), where he won the heavyweight and hardcore titles around 2000.

He was named "Wrestler of the Year" by FOW.

2001

In 2001, he began teaming with Bobby Brooks as The Brooks and later The Masked Assassins in FOW and the Independent Professional Wrestling Association.

2002

In 2002, he went to Peru with FOW as they were doing a tour there.

During his time in southern Florida, he also faced Hack Meyers, Barry Horowitz, and Greg "The Hammer" Valentine before his retirement in 2002.

2004

On July 31, 2004, Brooks refereed a match during the HCW Incredible 8 Tournament in Davie, Florida.

He called a bout between his son, Jeff "J-Dawg" Brooks and Jimmy Rave.

2006

On February 4, 2006, he was honored by Nick Mayberry with an HCW Award, along with three other Florida wrestlers.

2009

He returned to wrestling in 2009 and competed in the independent circuit in Florida.

2013

He wrestled his last match in 2013.

2017

In addition, he was also a trainer from 2017-2019 at G.W.A. (Gangrel's Wrestling Asylum) in Dania Beach, FL. The wrestling school was run by former WWE wrestler Gangrel.

He also worked as the Commissioner of L.I.V.E. Pro Wrestling.

He was also the former Director of Authority for Independent Championship Wrestling and has also managed a few of his students in the now defunct Division 1 Pro Wrestling (D1PW).

Koski was born in Denton, Texas, but later moved to Florida.

He attended Miramar High School, and he was a football player for North Texas State.

He is the father of Jeff "J-Dawg" Brooks, who wrestles on the independent circuit in Florida.

Brooks died on February 11, 2021, aged 63, four days after his birthday.

He underwent amputation on several toes in January, a few weeks prior to his death.